Hypothesis -- The cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy prevention programs will be significantly better than the no-intervention control group in preventing depressive symptoms measured at post-intervention and at the 6-month follow-up. Gender differences also will be explored.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

12 Years to 17 Years

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

All students in 9th grade Wellness classes who have parental consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Students without parental consent

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00374439